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TAC-PACK’d with innovation

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Shawn Bigger, 55th Rescue Generation Squadron mobility section noncommissioned officer in charge, opens a maintenance flyaway toolkit at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Sept. 3, 2024. Bigger and his team submitted an idea to an innovation challenge for a light-weight backpack-styled toolkit designed for portability in austere environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)
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TAC-PACK’d with innovation

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Shawn Bigger, 55th Rescue Generation Squadron mobility section noncommissioned officer in charge, goes over the design of his product submission for the 2025 COMMACC Innovation Challenge at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Sept. 3, 2024. Bigger conceptualized a tactical air combat portable all conditions kit (TAC-PACK), which simplifies transporting tools by packing 87 essential tools into four stackable foam trays, saving manpower and exemplifying high-end readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)
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Two historic A-10 squadrons inactivate at DM

Past and present members of the 354th Fighter Squadron pose for a group photo during the 354th FS inactivation ceremony at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Sept. 13, 2024. The A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft was the last Air Force fixed-wing aircraft that was dedicated to the Combat Search and Rescue mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbey Rieves)
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Flight line Friday: Marine Edition

A U.S. Marine Corps AH-1 Cobra takes off from the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, June 18, 2020. The Marines trained different capabilities including close air support and combat search and rescue at Davis-Monthan as part of their pre-deployment training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob T. Stephens)
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Flight line Friday: Marine Edition

U.S. Air Force Airmen prepare to board an AH-1 Cobra helicopter on the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, June 18, 2020. The Marines trained at Davis-Monthan as part of their pre-deployment training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob T. Stephens)
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Flight line Friday: Marine Edition

U.S. Marine Corps AH-1 Cobra and HU-1Y Venom helicopters take off from the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, June 18, 2020. The Marines trained different capabilities including close air support and combat search and rescue at Davis-Monthan as part of their pre-deployment training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob T. Stephens)
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Flight line Friday: Marine Edition

A U.S. Marine prepares to marshal an AH-1 Cobra helicopter on the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, June 18, 2020. The Marines came to Davis-Monthan as part of their pre-deployment training. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob T. Stephens)
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Flight line Friday: CBP Edition

A U.S. Customs and Border Protection helicopter sits on the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 29, 2020. Customs and Border Protection is tasked with safeguarding America’s borders thereby protecting the public from dangerous people and materials while enhancing the nation’s global economic competitiveness by enabling legitimate trade and travel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob T. Stephens)
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Flight line Friday: CBP Edition

A U.S. Customs and Border Protection helicopter sits on the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 29, 2020. Customs and Border Protection is tasked with safeguarding America’s borders thereby protecting the public from dangerous people and materials while enhancing the nation’s global economic competitiveness by enabling legitimate trade and travel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob T. Stephens)
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Flight line Friday: CBP Edition

A U.S. Customs and Border Protection helicopter sits on the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 29, 2020. Davis-Monthan hosts 34 unique mission partners that are critical to national security, including the Tucson Sector of Customs and Border Protection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob T. Stephens)
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Flight line Friday: CBP Edition

A U.S. Customs and Border Protection helicopter sits on the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 29, 2020. Davis-Monthan hosts 34 unique mission partners that are critical to national security, including the Tucson Sector of Customs and Border Protection. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob T. Stephens)
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Maneuvering into readiness

A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk sits on the landing zone at Ryan Airfield, Arizona, Nov. 21, 2019. The HH-60G's mission is to conduct day and night personnel recovery operations into hostile environments to recover isolated personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sari A. Seibert)
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Maneuvering into readiness

A Russian Mi-24 Hind gunship flies over Ryan Airfield, Arizona, Nov. 20, 2019. The Mi-24 joined the 55th Rescue Squadron to work on basic helicopter maneuvering and combat readiness in the fourth iteration of the 55th RQS phase training program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob T. Stephens)
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Maneuvering into readiness

A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk, assigned to the 55th Rescue Squadron, flies over Ryan Airfield, Arizona, Nov. 20, 2019. The 55th RQS goes through constant training that ensures combat readiness for any threat or near-peer adversary. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob T. Stephens)
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Maneuvering into readiness

A Russian Mi-24 Hind gunship flies over Ryan Airfield, Arizona, Nov. 20, 2019. The Mi-24 joined the 55th Rescue Squadron to work on basic helicopter maneuvering and combat readiness in the fourth iteration of the 55th RQS phase training program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob T. Stephens)
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Maneuvering into readiness

An Airmen from the 55th Rescue Squadron observes an HH-60G Pave Hawk at Ryan Airfield, Arizona, Nov. 20, 2019. The 55th RQS implemented and continues to build on the phase training program to stay ready for any near-peer adversary or threat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob T. Stephens)
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Maneuvering into readiness

A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk sits on the flight line at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Nov. 19, 2019. The HH-60G's mission is to conduct day and night personnel recovery operations into hostile environments to recover isolated personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob T. Stephens)
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Maneuvering into readiness

Airmen assigned to the 355th Wing go through pre-flight checks at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Nov. 19, 2019. Maintenance Airmen and flight crew are responsible for ensuring the aircraft is prepared and safe to fly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob T. Stephens)
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Maneuvering into readiness

U.S. Air Force Col. Jason Pifer, 563d Rescue Group commander, talks to Lt. Col Charles Redmond, 55th Rescue Squadron commander, about the 55th RQS phase training program at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Nov. 18, 2019. The 55th RQS phase training program focuses on the squadron’s helicopter combat readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob T. Stephens)
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Maneuvering into readiness

A U.S. Air Force HH-60G Pave Hawk sits next to a Russian MI-24 Hind gunship in the 55th Rescue Squadron hangar at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, Nov. 18, 2019. The 55th RQS trained with the MI-24s to prepare for helicopter to helicopter combat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jacob T. Stephens)
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